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$157+ Cheap flights from California to Dayton (DAY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 29 — Apr 51
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Dayton

Cheapest flights from California to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:59 pm
SMF
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DAY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 4/185:55 pm
DAY
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SMF
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1611:00 am
SAN
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DAY
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 4/215:55 pm
DAY
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SAN
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:40 pm
LAS
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DAY
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 5/25:58 pm
DAY
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LAS
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1511:59 pm
LAX
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DAY
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 4/205:55 pm
DAY
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LAX
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:00 am
ONT
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DAY
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 4/55:55 pm
DAY
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ONT
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:19 am
LAX
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DAY
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:35 pm
DAY
-
LAX
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:40 pm
SAN
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DAY
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2511:32 am
DAY
-
SAN
2 stops9h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:35 pm
SFO
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DAY
1 stop9h 11m
Delta
Tue 3/242:35 pm
DAY
-
SFO
1 stop8h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:20 pm
SJC
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DAY
1 stop9h 04m
Delta
Tue 8/256:00 am
DAY
-
SJC
1 stop8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:10 pm
SAN
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DAY
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 4/272:50 pm
DAY
-
SAN
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:45 pm
LAS
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DAY
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 4/197:55 pm
DAY
-
LAS
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/23$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:15 am
PSP
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DAY
1 stop9h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 4/195:55 pm
DAY
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PSP
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$334

Find flight deals from California to Dayton

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Dayton flight deals. Data was last updated February 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Dayton that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

Fri 4/24

10:30 pm-10:43 am

1 stop9h 13m

Dayton

Mon 4/27

6:44 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$309

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/23

11:30 pm-11:04 am

1 stop8h 34m

Dayton

Sun 7/26

6:05 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$309

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/28

1:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Dayton

Sat 5/2

5:58 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$309

Las VegasDayton

LAS - DAY

LASDAY

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/24

12:55 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 51m

Dayton

Wed 4/1

2:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

8:15 am-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Dayton

Tue 4/28

9:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$309

Los AngelesDayton

LAX - DAY

LAXDAY

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

10:53 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 11m

Dayton

Mon 5/18

9:15 pm-1:26 am

1 stop7h 11m

$309

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:35 pm-10:46 am

1 stop9h 11m

Dayton

Tue 3/24

2:35 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$329

San FranciscoDayton

SFO - DAY

SFODAY

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

11:56 pm-11:04 am

1 stop8h 08m

Dayton

Sun 5/24

5:55 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 34m

$329

San JoseDayton

SJC - DAY

SJCDAY

San Jose

Mon 3/16

6:25 pm-10:46 am

2 stops13h 21m

Dayton

Tue 3/24

2:35 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$334

San DiegoDayton

SAN - DAY

SANDAY

San Diego

Wed 5/13

12:48 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Dayton

Mon 5/18

6:41 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$334

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dayton?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $103). Flying from California to Dayton in April is currently the most expensive (average of $167). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from California?

    Most people fly into Dayton (DAY) if they book a flight to Dayton from California. Dayton is conveniently located just 10.0 mi from Dayton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from California to Dayton?

    Departing from California to Dayton will take you 6h 37m. There are 1897 mi between California and Dayton. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Dayton one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $153 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $153 and United Airlines from $198 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Dayton?

    Most travelers choose Ontario - Dayton, Los Angeles - Dayton or San Francisco - Dayton when deciding on the best route from California to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Dayton?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Dayton (average of $103). Flying from California to Dayton in April is currently the most expensive (average of $167). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Dayton

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$206Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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